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 * 1) How would Canada's national identity, both internally and externally, have been affected if Canada had lost the Battle of Vimy Ridge?
 * 2) Create a map of the immigration routes from the countries of origin to Canada between 1885-1914.
 * 3) Compare the historical significance of the defeat of the Meech Lake Accord with the loss of the 1995 Referendum. Which was more significant to the separatist movement?
 * 4) Which of the following groups do you think made the most significant progress in their struggle toward cultural, political and economic rights? a) First Nations b) Metis c) Inuit
 * 5) Which wave of immigration is the most historically significant when considering Canadian Society and identity?
 * 6) Imagine that we followed the traditional teachings of the First Nations living in harmony with nature. What might we do differently in Canada today?
 * 7) Rank in order of importance 4 natural resources in Canada that have shaped our history.
 * 8) In a well written paragraph justify your ranking.
 * 9) Since colonization First Nations, Metis and Inuit have struggled for cultural, political and economic rights. Choose one of the three struggles which you think is most significant today and why?
 * 10) How would the history of Manitoba be different today if Riel had not formed a provisional government in 1869? Discuss with reference to the following: provincial status, French/English relations and effects on the Metis people.
 * 11) How might the development of Canada be different today if the reciprocity agreement had been implemented in 1911? Discuss agriculture in the west, manufacturing in the east and regional development.
 * 12) The following events are contributing factors to potential Quebec separation. Rank them in order of importance and explain your reasons: i) siege of Quebec ii) October crisis iii) election of the Parti Quebecois in 1976 iv) conscription crisis.
 * 13) Lester B. Pearson was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. Assess how this influenced Canada's image to the rest of the world.
 * 14) If Canada had been named the Kingdom of Canada, instead of the Dominion of Canada, would this have affected Canadian identity? Explain your answer.
 * 15) Explain how one of the following government decisions in Canada's history violated the Charter of Rights and Freedoms that became part of the Canadian constitution in 1982? The treatment of Japanese Canadians during WWII, the use of residential schools, the placement of Aboriginal peoples on reserves.
 * 16) What might have happened if the Metis had defeated Canadian forces in the Northwest Rebellion in 1885?
 * 17) Explain how major events in Canadian history would have been different if women had been "equal" from 1867?
 * 18) Why would Aboriginal peoples of North America not celebrate the 400th anniversary of Champlain's arrival? Some issues may include.......

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